ULSTER DIRECTOR OF rugby Les Kiss has made two changes to his side ahead of the Champions Cup meeting with Toulouse at Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday (KO 1pm Irish time, Sky Sports).

Ireland international Henry is absent. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Chris Henry and Nick Williams drop out of the starting XV following last weekend’s stunning 38-0 victory against the Top 14 side, with the former absent from the matchday squad altogether.

While it would appear dangerous to travel to Toulouse without Henry, who was superb last time out, Ulster’s press release says the two back row changes comes “as Kiss carefully manages his playing resources during a busy fixture schedule.”

Sean Reidy wears the seven shirt instead, while Roger Wilson comes in at number eight. Williams is included on the bench.

Ulster (v Toulouse):

15. Louis Ludik
14. Andrew Trimble
13. Luke Marshall
12. Stuart McCloskey
11. Craig Gilroy
10. Paddy Jackson
9. Ruan Pienaar

1. Kyle McCall
2. Rory Best (captain)
3. Wiehann Herbst
4. Alan O’Connor
5. Franco van der Merwe
6. Robbie Diack
7. Sean Reidy
8. Roger Wilson

Replacements:

16. Rob Herring
17. Andrew Warwick
18. Ricky Lutton
19. Louis Stevenson
20. Nick Williams
21. Paul Marshall
22. Ian Humphreys
23. Rory Scholes

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